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Master of Science in Public Nutrition (Coursework) at University of Venda

University of Venda, South Africa

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Public Nutrition (Coursework) develops advanced applied knowledge and research capability for addressing nutrition, health, food-security and food-system challenges. The programme is strongly community-oriented and supports research with particular relevance to rural communities and regional development. Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences; department: Nutrition.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences  |  Department: Nutrition  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa

What you will study

6341, Micronutrients In Health Care, Nutrition Instructional Praticum 6341, Research Methodology And Biostatistics 6141.

Career pathways

Public-nutrition research; programme planning and evaluation; public-health nutrition; government and NGO programmes; academia; doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission requirement stated on the page: Honours degree+.

Online applications for 2027 open on 01 May 2026 and close on 30 September 2026. No application fee is payable for 2027 applications.

Applications are completed online; the University does not charge an application fee.

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